1980 Kia Brisa vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Cowley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Kia Brisa.
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, 1957 Morris Cowley (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Cowley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Kia Brisa | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
| Make | Kia | Morris |
| Model | Brisa | Cowley |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
