2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Brilliance BS4
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Brilliance BS4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2012 Brilliance BS4.
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 Volvo S60 (3,200 Nm) has 3035 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS4. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2012 Brilliance BS4 has manual transmission. 2012 Brilliance BS4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Brilliance BS4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Brilliance |
| Model | S60 | BS4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 3200 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 74 L |
