1989 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1989 Austin Montego and 1989 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 374 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.
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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1989 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Montego | 1989 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Montego | Riviera |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |