1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1983 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Maestro weights approximately 114 kg more than 1983 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | Maestro | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
