2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Brilliance BS4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Brilliance BS4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 297 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.
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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Brilliance | SsangYong |
| Model | BS4 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| 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 | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
