1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 315 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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 1983 Nissan Leopard 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. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Kia Brisa | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Brisa | Leopard |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |