1983 Austin Maestro vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Maestro | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2891 mm |
