1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 390 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Kia Brisa | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Brisa | 924 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |