1984 Austin Montego vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 426 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Montego | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |