1989 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 23 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1989 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1245 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 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Montego. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Austin Montego | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Austin | Audi |
Model | Montego | Q7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3002 mm |