1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 916 kg more than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na has manual transmission. 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Daewoo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
