1984 Austin Montego vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
