1995 Daewoo No 1 vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel

To start off, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Daewoo No 1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (137 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm). This means 1995 Daewoo No 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel. 1995 Daewoo No 1 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Tercel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Daewoo No 1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Daewoo No 1 1978 Toyota Tercel
Make Daewoo Toyota
Model No 1 Tercel
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1452 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 102 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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