1987 Austin Maestro vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 6 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1987 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 811 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.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo 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 1993 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Maestro. 1993 Toyota Aristo 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Austin Maestro | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Maestro | Aristo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |