1978 Kia Brisa vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Kia Brisa weights approximately 405 kg more than 1963 Subaru 360. 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, 1978 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Kia Brisa | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Brisa | 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1780 mm |
