1988 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg
To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Montego weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg.
Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Montego | 1996 Peugeot Touareg | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | Touareg |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 264 Nm |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |