1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1976 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1976 Kia Brisa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Kia Brisa weights approximately 108 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.

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