1989 Audi 90 vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, both 1989 Audi 90 and 1989 Rover Montego were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,308 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 90 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Rover Montego. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 90 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Rover Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 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, 1989 Audi 90 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 90 | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | 90 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2308 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
