1984 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 325 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 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Cedric |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |