1984 Austin Montego vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 340 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 1977 Nissan Laurel 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 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |