1984 Austin Montego vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1971 Riley 4 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 1971 Riley 4. 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Montego | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |