1989 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Austin Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Celica weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica 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, 1987 Toyota Celica (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
