1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1980 Mazda 626
To start off, 1980 Mazda 626 is newer by 6 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 626 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa.
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. 1980 Mazda 626 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. 1980 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Kia Brisa | 1980 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Brisa | 626 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |