1989 Austin Montego vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 21 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Austin Montego weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Austin Montego | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Montego | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
