1984 Austin Maestro vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 23 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Maestro | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Maestro | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
