1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Maestro | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |