1987 Austin Montego vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Austin Montego weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica.
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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Austin Montego | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Celica |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |