1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1996 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 442 | 1996 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Alpine | Daewoo |
Model | A 442 | Prince |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1260 kg |