1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
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, 1985 Opel Kadett (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
