1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1988 Austin Maestro and 1988 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 441 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 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Maestro | 944 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
