1984 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 816 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 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2918 mm |
