1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 9 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.

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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt 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. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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