1985 Austin Montego vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 22 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Austin Montego. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 460 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1985 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1985 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | 330 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
