1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 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) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 198 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) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | A 60 | Maepsy-Na |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
