2011 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Brilliance BS4
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Brilliance BS4 (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Brilliance BS4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Brilliance |
| Model | Premacy | BS4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
