1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Kia Brisa weights approximately 12 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Brisa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
