1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 600 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 Avanti Avanti 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 Avanti Avanti. 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 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1985 Avanti Avanti 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 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | Montego | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
