1984 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 856 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 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
