1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 5 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 205 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.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Maestro | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
