1984 Austin Montego vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 434 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Austin Montego | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Austin | Mini |
Model | Montego | Countryman |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2595 mm |