1978 Kia Brisa vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 302 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.
Because 1978 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 2001 Honda Civic 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. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Kia Brisa | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Brisa | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
