1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 226 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 1984 Holden Commodore 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 1984 Holden Commodore. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Montego | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
