1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 171 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 1975 Porsche 924 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 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro. 1975 Porsche 924 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. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Maestro | 924 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |