1984 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 28 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 15 kg more 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 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | Montego | Kalos |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
