1983 Austin Maestro vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 580 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 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Maestro | Condor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
