1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Kia Brisa
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 126 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Kia Brisa (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Kia Brisa weights approximately 266 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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 Kia Brisa (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1974 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 126 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
