1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Maestro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
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, 1990 Rover Metro (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Maestro | Metro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |
