2007 Honda Element vs. 1981 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Because 1981 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 1981 Kia Brisa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element, 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1981 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Brisa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
