1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 155 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.
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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Maestro | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Maestro | Santana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |