1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 189 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |