1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 486 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 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928. 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Montego | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |