1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1982 Kia Brisa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 600 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.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1982 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1982 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Kia Brisa | 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Brisa | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
