1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 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. 1978 Lada 1200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Daewoo | Lada |
Model | Maepsy-Na | 1200 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |