1989 Austin Montego vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 20 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 620 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 2009 GMC Canyon 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, 2009 GMC Canyon 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, 2009 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | Montego | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
