1984 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 15 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 600 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 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. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Montego | 166 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |