1984 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 131 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 1990 Lotus Esprit 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 1990 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Montego | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
