1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Maestro weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1988 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Maestro | Starlet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |