1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Austin Maestro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1984 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Riley 4 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 1966 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1966 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Maestro | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | Maestro | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
