1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Kia Brisa weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 Morgan 4. 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, 1956 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Kia Brisa | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Brisa | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
