1984 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1992 Nissan Pulsar 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. 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 7 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 36 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.

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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pulsar. 1992 Nissan Pulsar 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 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Austin Montego 1992 Nissan Pulsar
Make Austin Nissan
Model Montego Pulsar
Year Released 1984 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1044 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2440 mm


 

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