1984 Austin Montego vs. 1979 Seat 133

To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 354 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Seat 133 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 1979 Seat 133. 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, 1984 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.

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