1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 670 kg more than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Maestro | Corvette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 332 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |