1988 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 2 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1294 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.
Because 1990 Bentley Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1988 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1988 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Montego | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Montego | Turbo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |