1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro and 1989 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Maestro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Morgan 4.
Because 1989 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Maestro | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |