1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Kia Brisa.
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, 1956 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | A 40 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |