1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Maestro | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |