1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro and 1989 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Maestro weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1989 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 1989 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1989 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Austin Maestro | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Maestro | Minica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |