1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 450 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Maestro | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
