1974 Austin Maxi vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Maxi weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Maxi. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1974 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1974 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Austin Maxi | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Maxi | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |