1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 950 kg more than 1981 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Kia Brisa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1981 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Park Avenue | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
