2005 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 27 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 845 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1978 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1978 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 530 | Brisa |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |