1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 516 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Kia Brisa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Kia Brisa | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Brisa | Caldina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |