1985 Austin Montego vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 230 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Montego | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Caldina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |