1987 Austin Maestro vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1987 Austin Maestro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Austin Maestro weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Maestro | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Maestro | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
