1984 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 840 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.
Because 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |