1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1975 Kia Brisa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1975 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1975 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1975 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Bristol | Kia |
Model | 408 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |