1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 656 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
