1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Kia Brisa were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 143 kg more than 1979 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Brisa |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |