1984 Austin Montego vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1984 Austin Montego and 1984 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Camira (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Camira weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Holden Camira (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego. 1984 Holden Camira 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. 1984 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1984 Holden Camira | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Montego | Camira |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |