1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Dodge Daytona
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Dodge Daytona were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge Daytona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 185 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 Dodge Daytona (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Dodge Daytona | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Montego | Daytona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
