1986 Austin Montego vs. 1986 BMW Z1
To start off, both 1986 Austin Montego and 1986 BMW Z1 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Austin Montego weights approximately 112 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
Because 1986 BMW Z1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 BMW Z1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Austin Montego | 1986 BMW Z1 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | Z1 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
