1984 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Austin Montego (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Steyr Haflinger.

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