1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1983 Austin Maestro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Maestro | Touring |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
