1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 7 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 130 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Kia | Morgan |
Model | Brisa | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |