1986 Austin Maestro vs. 1986 Dodge 600
To start off, both 1986 Austin Maestro and 1986 Dodge 600 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Dodge 600 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Dodge 600 weights approximately 250 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 Dodge 600 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Austin Maestro | 1986 Dodge 600 | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Maestro | 600 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |