1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
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, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | |
Make | Austin | Daewoo |
Model | A 40 | Maepsy-Na |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |