2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1977 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1977 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Kia Brisa. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1977 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S2000 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
