1984 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 26 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2010 Land Rover LR3 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. 2010 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Montego | LR3 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |