1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett 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 12 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 218 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
