2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2006 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 308 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
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, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2006 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Brilliance | Fiat |
| Model | BS4 | Punto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 172 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 | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 47 L |
