1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 69 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Maestro | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
