1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 965 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Kia Brisa | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Brisa | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3030 mm |