1988 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Buick Centurion

To start off, 1988 Austin Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 954 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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