1984 Austin Montego vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Opel Insignia 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. Both 1984 Austin Montego and 2011 Opel Insignia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Insignia (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia 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, 2011 Opel Insignia (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2011 Opel Insignia 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. 2011 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Montego | Insignia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1856 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2737 mm |