1985 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, both 1985 Austin Montego and 1985 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 170 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, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Montego | 25 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
