1984 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 192 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Prelude |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |