1980 Austin Maxi vs. 1980 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1980 Austin Maxi and 1980 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Maxi (72 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Maxi weights approximately 279 kg more than 1980 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Austin Maxi (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Maxi | 1980 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Maxi | 127 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 67.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2230 mm |
