1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1976 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1976 Kia Brisa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Kia Brisa weights approximately 214 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1976 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | 700 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 983 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 | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 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 |
