1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1981 Honda Prelude
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 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 4 kg more than 1981 Honda Prelude.
Because 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1981 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Maepsy-Na | Prelude |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |