1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 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 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 13 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Kia Brisa weights approximately 56 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Kia Brisa | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Brisa | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |