1976 Kia Brisa vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1976 Kia Brisa and 1976 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Kia Brisa | 1976 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brisa | E |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 983 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |