1984 Austin Montego vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 229 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 1980 Porsche 924 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 1980 Porsche 924. 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Montego | 924 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |