1988 Austin Montego vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1988 Austin Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
