1978 Kia Brisa vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Peugeot 203 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Kia Brisa | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Brisa | 203 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
