2005 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic 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 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 335 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.
Because 1978 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 1978 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa. 2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Brisa |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 985 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |