1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2007 Kia Rio

To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 396 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Holden Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.

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