1998 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1980 Kia Brisa

To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Kia Brisa weights approximately 165 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 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 1980 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Domino, 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, 1998 Daihatsu Domino (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Domino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Kia Brisa.

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