1980 Kia Brisa vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 15 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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Kia Brisa | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Kia | Smart |
| Model | Brisa | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 983 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1820 mm |
