1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 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 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Maestro | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
