1984 Austin Montego vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 29 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1071 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1995 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
