1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro and 1989 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 544 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.
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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Maestro | 605 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |