1980 Austin Maxi vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, both 1980 Austin Maxi and 1980 Ferrari Pinin were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1980 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 850 kg more than 1980 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ferrari Pinin is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ferrari Pinin. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Maxi. (105 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Maxi | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Maxi | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
