1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Daihatsu Rocky

To start off, 1986 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Rocky (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 330 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 1986 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 1986 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 1986 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.

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