1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 1500 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
