1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 144 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |