1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 305 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 85 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 Peugeot 305 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Maestro | 305 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |