1988 Austin Montego vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 850 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 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |
