2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Brilliance BS4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Brilliance | Chevrolet |
| Model | BS4 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
