1980 Kia Brisa vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Kia Brisa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Kia Brisa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Kia Brisa | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Kia | Triumph |
| Model | Brisa | Herald |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2330 mm |
