1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 430 kg more than 1977 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Commodore | Brisa |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |