1984 Austin Montego vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Trevi would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 195 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, 1981 Lancia Trevi (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1981 Lancia Trevi 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. 1981 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | Montego | Trevi |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |