2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 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, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | |
| Make | Alpina | Daewoo |
| Model | D3 | Maepsy-Na |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
