1979 Kia Brisa vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 5 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 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 548 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Brisa | 740 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |
