1979 Kia Brisa vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 22 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 893 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, 2001 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 2001 BMW 325 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. 2001 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Brisa | 325 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
