1984 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 11 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 372 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
Because 1995 Caterham 21 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 1995 Caterham 21. 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | Montego | 21 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |