1988 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 22 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 522 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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | Montego | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4501 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2639 mm |
