1984 Austin Montego vs. 1979 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Vauxhall Astra (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Astra.
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 Vauxhall Astra (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1979 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | Montego | Astra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |