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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1987 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1987 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). 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 | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |