1989 Austin Montego vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, both 1989 Austin Montego and 1989 Plymouth Acclaim were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 204 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 Plymouth Acclaim (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | Montego | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
