1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Maestro weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Maestro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
