1988 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 44 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.
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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
