1984 Austin Montego vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today 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 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today 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 Today 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, 1984 Austin Montego (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today 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 Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Today |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
