1984 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 679 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 1970 Buick Skylark 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 1970 Buick Skylark. 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Montego | Skylark |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |