1984 Austin Montego vs. 1973 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1350 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 1973 GMC Suburban 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, 1973 GMC Suburban 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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