1986 Austin Maestro vs. 1986 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1986 Austin Maestro and 1986 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Bluebird (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 265 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Nissan Bluebird (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Austin Maestro | 1986 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Maestro | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
