1977 Kia Brisa vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 539 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Kia Brisa | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Brisa | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |