2003 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 530 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
