1975 Kia Brisa vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 278 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Kia Brisa | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Brisa | Esprit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2490 mm |