1988 Austin Montego vs. 1988 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 1988 Austin Montego and 1988 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Montego (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Montego weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Subaru Justy. 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, 1988 Austin Montego (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1988 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Justy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
