1981 Kia Brisa vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Kia Brisa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Kia Brisa (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Kia Brisa | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Brisa | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| 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 | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
