1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1986 Honda Prelude 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Prelude weights approximately 25 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, 1986 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1986 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Prelude |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 91 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |