1986 Austin Montego vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 1986 Austin Montego and 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1986 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Montego.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Austin Montego 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Austin Toyota
Model Montego Land Cruiser
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 3980 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2740 mm


 

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