2012 Audi A1 vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6

To start off, both 2012 Audi A1 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 Brilliance BS6 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. 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 Audi A1 (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS6.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi A1 2012 Brilliance BS6
Make Audi Brilliance
Model A1 BS6
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 3954 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1416 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2469 mm 2800 mm


 

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