1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1305 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Maestro | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
