1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Justy (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Maestro weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1997 Subaru Justy 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | Maestro | Justy |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |