1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia.
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, 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Daewoo | Opel |
Model | Maepsy-Na | Olympia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |