1976 Kia Brisa vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 260 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Kia Brisa | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Brisa | 5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 983 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |