1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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, 1958 Lotus Elite (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
Model | Maepsy-Na | Elite |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |