1984 Austin Montego vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 70 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
