1987 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 23 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. Both 1987 Austin Montego and 2010 Dacia Duster are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1987 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 90 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.
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, 2010 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Austin Montego | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Austin | Dacia |
| Model | Montego | Duster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2673 mm |
