2012 Brilliance BS6 vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 2012 Brilliance BS6 and 2012 Fiat Bravo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Fiat Bravo. 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 BS6 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Brilliance BS6 | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Brilliance | Fiat |
| Model | BS6 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |
