1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1986 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Fiat |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | 131 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
