1984 Austin Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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, 2005 Toyota Camry (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Camry |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2362 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |