1988 Austin Montego vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 66 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 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Montego | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Montego | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |