1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Buick Skylark
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Buick Skylark were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Skylark (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Skylark weights approximately 206 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, 1984 Buick Skylark (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1984 Buick Skylark 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. 1984 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Montego | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
