2006 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 283 kg more than 1979 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Kia Brisa. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Kia Brisa has manual transmission. 1979 Kia Brisa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1979 Kia Brisa | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Brisa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |