1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Austin Maestro and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Maestro (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Maestro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Maestro | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Maestro | Golf |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |