1999 GMC Safari vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1979 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1979 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Safari | Brisa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
