1984 Austin Montego vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Espace (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2007 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Montego | Espace |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |