2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 4 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DART is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DART (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART.
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, 2013 Dodge DART (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DART will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2013 Dodge DART | |
| Make | Brilliance | Dodge |
| Model | BS4 | DART |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
