1984 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1996 Renault Twingo 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 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 134 kg more than 1996 Renault Twingo. 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 (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Twingo. 1996 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 1984 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1984 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1996 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Montego | Twingo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |