1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 8 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 854 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Maestro | Aurora |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |