1989 Rover Montego vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Montego weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Rover Montego | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |