1976 Kia Brisa vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Kia Brisa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4.
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, 1981 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Kia Brisa | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Brisa | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
