1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Holden Camira are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Camira (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Camira weights approximately 80 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.
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 Austin Maestro (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Camira. 1983 Holden Camira has automatic transmission and 1983 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1983 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Holden Camira | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Maestro | Camira |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |