1981 Kia Brisa vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Kia Brisa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Kia Brisa weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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, 1961 Morgan 4 (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Kia Brisa | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Kia | Morgan |
Model | Brisa | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |