1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1989 Austin Maestro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro.

Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Austin Maestro 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Austin Toyota
Model Maestro Land Cruiser
Year Released 1989 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1275 cc 3431 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 66 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.6 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.3 mm 105 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm