1990 Austin Maestro vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 664 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro. 2011 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1990 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1990 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Maestro | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Maestro | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
