1994 Austin Montego vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1994 Austin Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1994 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 955 kg more than 1994 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Austin Montego. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1994 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Austin Montego | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Montego | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |
