1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 275 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Maestro | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
