2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 and 2009 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Brilliance | Citroen |
Model | BS4 | C4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 14.2 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 | 1475 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |