1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1981 Mazda 626
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 626 weights approximately 125 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. 1981 Mazda 626 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. 1981 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1981 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | 626 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1584 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
