1984 Austin Montego vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 47 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 1983 Lotus Esprit 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 1983 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Montego | Esprit |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |