1988 Austin Montego vs. 1994 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1994 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Montego (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Camry. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Camry weights approximately 319 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego.
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 (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Camry. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1994 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
