1988 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Fiat Brava
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 8 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Montego (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 76 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 (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 1996 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Montego | Brava |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
