1973 Holden UTE vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1981 Kia Brisa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1981 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1981 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | UTE | Brisa |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |