2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Brilliance | Ford |
Model | BS4 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |