1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1983 Austin Maestro
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint and 1983 Austin Maestro were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1983 Austin Maestro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Sprint | Maestro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |