1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Kia Brisa | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Brisa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |