1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, both 1974 BMW 2.8 and 1974 Kia Brisa were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa. 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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 2.8 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
