1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 54 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | GT |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
