1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Kia Brisa weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | 1000 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
