1984 Austin Montego vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 832 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
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1984 Austin Montego | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Musso |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |