2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Vectra (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Brilliance | Opel |
| Model | BS4 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
