1984 Austin Montego vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 780 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 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.

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