1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
