1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 114 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit 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. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Maepsy-Na | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |