1984 Austin Montego vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 25 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 1984 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Subaru Impreza 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. 2009 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Austin Montego | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | Montego | Impreza |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |