1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Montego would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 794 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 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | Montego | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |