1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1175 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 1998 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, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Maestro | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2090 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 |