1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Kia Brisa weights approximately 46 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | 1600 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |
