1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1994 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 1994 Hyundai Accent is newer by 6 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 20 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1994 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | Maestro | Accent |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
