1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 420 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa. 1975 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1974 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1974 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Kia Brisa | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Kia | Reliant |
| Model | Brisa | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2640 mm |
