1972 Austin Maxi vs. 1972 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1972 Austin Maxi and 1972 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Maxi (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 310 kg more than 1972 Austin Maxi.
Because 1972 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Austin Maxi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1972 Fiat Campagnola (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Maxi | 1972 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Maxi | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
