1988 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Austin Montego weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Yaris (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
