1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 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 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1355 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 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Maestro | 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Maestro | Suburban |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3350 mm |