1987 Austin Montego vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Montego | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montego | Golf |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
