1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. 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, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Daewoo | Steyr |
Model | Maepsy-Na | 500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |