1979 Kia Brisa vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 858 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Kia Brisa | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Brisa | 135 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2659 mm |
