2009 Brilliance BS6 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS6 and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS6. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 871 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS6. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS6 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Brilliance | Nissan |
| Model | BS6 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
