1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Kia Brisa weights approximately 252 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 1979 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2270 mm |
