1986 Austin Maestro vs. 1986 Buick Skylark
To start off, both 1986 Austin Maestro and 1986 Buick Skylark were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Skylark (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Skylark weights approximately 255 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Buick Skylark (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Maestro. 1986 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1986 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1986 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Austin Maestro | 1986 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Maestro | Skylark |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |