1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Austin Maestro
To start off, 1984 Austin Maestro 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. Both 1984 Austin Maestro and 1983 Austin Maestro are equipped with a 1,275 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Maestro weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Maestro | 1983 Austin Maestro | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Maestro | Maestro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
