1984 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 85 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.
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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Montego | Materia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
