1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Austin Maestro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 2 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.
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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Maestro | Prelude |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |