1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1997 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Austin Maestro weights approximately 73 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1997 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Maestro | Charade |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |