1993 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 15 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 698 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 520 | Brisa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |