1984 Austin Montego vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 879 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 SsangYong Stavic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 SsangYong Stavic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Austin Montego | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | Montego | Stavic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |