2002 BMW Z4 vs. 1981 Kia Brisa

To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 is newer by 21 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z4 weights approximately 596 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.

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, 2002 BMW Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa. 2002 BMW Z4 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. 2002 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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