1997 BMW 850 vs. 1977 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1977 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1977 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1977 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 BMW 850 1977 Kia Brisa
Make BMW Kia
Model 850 Brisa
Year Released 1997 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 329 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 69 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2270 mm


 

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