2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Brilliance | Honda |
Model | BS4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 15 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 | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |