1990 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1990 Honda NSX 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 615 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 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 1990 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1978 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1978 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda NSX 1978 Kia Brisa
Make Honda Kia
Model NSX Brisa
Year Released 1990 1978
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 252 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2270 mm


 

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