1988 Austin Montego vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 20 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 2,766 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 939 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 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Montego | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
