1987 Austin Montego vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1987 Austin Montego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1987 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Austin Montego | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |