1984 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry 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 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 292 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.
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 Toyota Camry. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Camry |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |