2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Brilliance | Honda |
Model | BS4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |