1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Kia Brisa weights approximately 22 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Kia Brisa | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Kia | Morgan |
Model | Brisa | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |