1984 Austin Montego vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. Both 1984 Austin Montego and 1979 Opel Kadett are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
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, 1979 Opel Kadett (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
