1976 BMW 633 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 633 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
