1970 Honda Z vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1977 Kia Brisa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Kia Brisa weights approximately 274 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, 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, 1977 Kia Brisa (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda Z | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Z | Brisa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |