1984 Austin Montego vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 22 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 405 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
