1989 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Austin Montego would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1995 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Austin | Italdesign |
| Model | Montego | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
