1975 Kia Brisa vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1975 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1975 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Kia Brisa | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Brisa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |