1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1978 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Alpine | Kia |
Model | A 610 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |