1984 Austin Montego vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 250 kg more 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Austin | Mini |
| Model | Montego | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
