1984 Austin Montego vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |