1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 17 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Giulietta | Brisa |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |