1980 Kia Brisa vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 74 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Kia Brisa | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Brisa | Appia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
