1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1982 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Kia Brisa weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1982 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1982 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 595 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |