1982 Kia Brisa vs. 1998 Rover 75

To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 16 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 1,950 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1982 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 660 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.

Because 1982 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Kia Brisa. 1998 Rover 75 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. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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