1984 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy 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. Both 1984 Austin Montego and 1992 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 206 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
