1988 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 426 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
