1989 Austin Montego vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 16 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 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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, 2005 Toyota Camry (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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