1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Daihatsu Rocky were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,764 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Rocky will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Rocky (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Daihatsu Rocky | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Montego | Rocky |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |