1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Kia Brisa weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 700 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |