1984 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 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 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 476 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1987 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Montego | Seville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |