1989 Austin Montego vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 948 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Montego | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Montego | Discovery |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |