1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Toyota Carina 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Carina weights approximately 176 kg more than 1977 Kia Brisa.
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. 1978 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1977 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1977 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Kia Brisa | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Brisa | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
