1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1988 Austin Maestro and 1988 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Maestro weights approximately 155 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Maestro | 205 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
