1988 Austin Montego vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1988 Austin Montego. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1490 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Montego. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Montego | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Montego | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2745 mm |
