1986 Austin Maestro vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1986 Austin Maestro and 1986 Renault Alpine were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1986 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 267 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.
Because 1986 Renault Alpine 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 1986 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Austin Maestro | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Maestro | Alpine |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |