1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1980 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1980 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1980 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1980 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 400 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |