1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 535 kg more than 1962 Subaru 360. 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, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Subaru |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | 360 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1780 mm |
