2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 and 2009 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Brilliance BS4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Brilliance | Jeep |
| Model | BS4 | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
