1984 Austin Montego vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 23 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, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 99 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Kia Picanto 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. 2007 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Austin Montego | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Montego | Picanto |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |