1987 Austin Maestro vs. 1992 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1987 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 681 kg more than 1987 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Maestro. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1987 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Austin Maestro | 1992 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Maestro | Seville |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4915 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |