1984 Austin Montego vs. 1994 Volvo 440
To start off, 1994 Volvo 440 is newer by 10 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 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 440 weights approximately 140 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, 1994 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1994 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | 440 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
