1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1985 Austin Maestro is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1985 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Bristol 400 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 1951 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | Maestro | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |