1984 Austin Montego vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Montego | 100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
