1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti

To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro and 1989 Avanti Avanti were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 789 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 Avanti Avanti 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 Avanti Avanti. 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 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1989 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Austin Maestro 1989 Avanti Avanti
Make Austin Avanti
Model Maestro Avanti
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Size 1275 cc 5002 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 66 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 915 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 5540 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3400 mm


 

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