1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 766 kg more than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Maestro | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Maestro | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
