1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1984 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 755 kg more than 1988 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1984 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Maestro | Seville |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4080 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 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 | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |