2002 Honda Life vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 25 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 70 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.
Because 1977 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 1977 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa. 2002 Honda Life 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. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Brisa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
