1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 670 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 1965 Bristol 408 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 1965 Bristol 408. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1990 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1990 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Maestro | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | Maestro | 408 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |
