1985 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 240 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.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
