1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 478 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Brisa | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
