2011 Renault Scenic vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Renault Scenic. 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, 2011 Renault Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Scenic | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Renault | Brilliance |
| Model | Scenic | BS6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
