1976 Kia Brisa vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 360 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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1976 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1976 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Kia Brisa | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
Model | Brisa | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 983 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |