1984 Austin Montego vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 926 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 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
