1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Austin Maestro
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1989 Austin Maestro were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 905 kg more than 1989 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Austin Maestro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Maestro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |
