1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (36 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Maestro weights approximately 165 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (60 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Maestro | Charade |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
