1984 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 480 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 1999 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1999 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
