1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na
To start off, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 335 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | |
| Make | Abarth | Daewoo |
| Model | 600 | Maepsy-Na |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
