1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 13 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 678 kg more than 1985 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro. 1998 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1985 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1985 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Maestro | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | Maestro | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
