1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1979 Kia Brisa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 833 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.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1979 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1979 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Brisa | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |
