1984 Austin Montego vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 27 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 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Montego | Charade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
