1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Kia Brisa weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Kia Brisa | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Brisa | Minica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
