1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na has manual transmission. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Daewoo Toyota
Model Maepsy-Na Corolla
Year Released 1984 1979
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1492 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2410 mm


 

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