1983 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1983 Austin Maestro. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Maestro weights approximately 194 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1989 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Maestro. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Maestro. 1983 Austin Maestro has automatic transmission and 1989 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1989 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Austin Maestro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Austin Maestro | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Maestro | Golf |
Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |