1988 Austin Montego vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 12 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Montego weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2000 Opel Corsa 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. 2000 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Montego | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
