1981 Ford Laser vs. 1982 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Laser weights approximately 2 kg more than 1982 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa.

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