1981 Kia Brisa vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Kia Brisa | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Brisa | 320 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2810 mm |
