1984 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego.
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, 1995 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1995 Rover 400 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | Montego | 400 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |