1985 Austin Montego vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Austin Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 820 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
