1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 343 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 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, 1980 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 1980 Volvo 343 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. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Daewoo | Volvo |
Model | Maepsy-Na | 343 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |