1984 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 66 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude. 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, 1984 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Prelude |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |