1984 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 5 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 25 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 236 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Montego | Charade |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.4 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |