1970 Citroen Dyane vs. 1976 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1976 Kia Brisa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Kia Brisa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Kia Brisa 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 1976 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1976 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Dyane | 1976 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Dyane | Brisa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 423 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |