1984 Austin Montego vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 370 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 2005 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |