1986 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1989 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Austin Montego would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1986 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 340 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 1989 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1989 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1989 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Austin Montego | 1989 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
