1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 135 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 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 1981 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Maestro | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Maestro | Silvia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |