1988 Austin Montego vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 1069 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 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2011 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego. 2011 BMW X5 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. 2011 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | X5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2934 mm |
