1984 Austin Montego vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 18 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, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Honda That.
Because 2002 Honda That 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, 2002 Honda That 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, 2002 Honda That (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2002 Honda That 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. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | That |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
