2011 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda BT-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda BT-50 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Brilliance BS4. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Brilliance BS4.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Brilliance BS4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Brilliance BS4 | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Brilliance | Mazda |
| Model | BS4 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
