1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Kia Brisa weights approximately 409 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, 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, 1980 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Berkeley | Kia |
Model | QB | Brisa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 691 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |