1984 Austin Maestro vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 21 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro. 2005 Saturn Relay 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. 2005 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Maestro | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Austin | Saturn |
| Model | Maestro | Relay |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
