1984 Austin Montego vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 846 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.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Montego | Seville |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
