1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 101 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, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Maepsy-Na | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 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 | 924 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
