1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1976 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 902 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Alpina | Kia |
| Model | B 10 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
