2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 and 2009 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Opel Astra | |
Make | Brilliance | Opel |
Model | BS4 | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |