2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2009 Brilliance BS4 has manual transmission. 2009 Brilliance BS4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Brilliance | Nissan |
Model | BS4 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |