1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 131 and 1981 Kia Brisa were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | 131 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |