1988 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Austin Montego (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 804 kg more than 1988 Austin Montego.
Because 2010 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | Montego | Safari |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
