1975 Kia Brisa vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 23 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Kia Brisa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1975 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life 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. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Kia Brisa | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Brisa | Life |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
