2009 Brilliance BS6 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS6. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS6. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS6 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Brilliance | Honda |
| Model | BS6 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
