1989 Austin Montego vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is newer by 8 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner weights approximately 130 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 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner 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. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Montego | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Trailrunner |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |