1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Maestro weights approximately 135 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Tercel (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro. 1982 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1983 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1983 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Maestro | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Maestro | Tercel |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |