1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Fiat Croma
To start off, 1986 Fiat Croma 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Croma weights approximately 335 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.
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, 1984 Austin Montego (99 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (84 Nm). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1986 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Montego | Croma |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 84 Nm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |