1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 669 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Rover P5 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 1959 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Maestro | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Maestro | P5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
