1985 Austin Montego vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Renault Kangoo 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Austin Montego (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Austin Montego.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Renault Kangoo (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Austin Montego | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
