1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 186 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Montego | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |