2007 BMW 630 vs. 1978 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 29 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1978 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 970 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, 2007 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 630 | 1978 Kia Brisa | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 630 | Brisa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |