1987 Austin Maestro vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1987 Austin Maestro and 1987 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 Austin Maestro.
Because 1987 Porsche 911 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 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Maestro | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Maestro | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 763 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 | 915 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
