1984 Austin Montego vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 21 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
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, 1984 Austin Montego (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Montego | Picanto |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |