2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 475 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 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Brilliance | Honda |
Model | BS4 | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |