1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1979 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. 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, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta 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 | 1979 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | Delta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2200 mm |
