1984 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 780 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 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century. 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 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1990 Toyota Century 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. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Century |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
