1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1977 Kia Brisa and 1977 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm). This means 1977 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Kia Brisa | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Brisa | Beta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
