1988 Austin Montego vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Austin Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 800 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 1977 Cadillac Seville 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 1977 Cadillac Seville. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 1977 Cadillac Seville 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. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Montego | Seville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 79 L |
