1984 Austin Montego vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 945 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.
Because 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Impala |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
