1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG Midget 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 13 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 185 kg more than 1962 MG Midget. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Daewoo | MG |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Midget |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 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 | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2032 mm |
