2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6

To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo and 2012 Brilliance BS6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 2012 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo.

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 Alfa Romeo MiTo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS6.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo 2012 Brilliance BS6
Make Alfa Romeo Brilliance
Model MiTo BS6
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 86.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1146 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2800 mm


 

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