1989 Austin Montego vs. 2006 Holden Captiva

To start off, 2006 Holden Captiva is newer by 17 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego.

Because 2006 Holden Captiva 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, 2006 Holden Captiva 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego. 2006 Holden Captiva 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. 2006 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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