1976 Austin Allegro vs. 1976 Kia Brisa
To start off, both 1976 Austin Allegro and 1976 Kia Brisa were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1976 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Austin Allegro weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Because 1976 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Austin Allegro (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Austin Allegro | 1976 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Allegro | Brisa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |