1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 508 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Kia Brisa | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Brisa | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |