1984 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 850 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Montego | Corvette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 949 Nm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |