1976 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Kia Brisa weights approximately 117 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 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 1979 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Civic, 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 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
