1978 Kia Brisa vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Kia Brisa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1978 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1978 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Kia Brisa | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Brisa | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2850 mm |
