1984 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 12 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 190 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Montego | Marea |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 67.5 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |