1990 Austin Montego vs. 1990 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1990 Austin Montego and 1990 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 480 (108 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Volvo 480.
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, 1990 Volvo 480 (143 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 1990 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | 480 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
