1990 Austin Montego vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Austin Montego. 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
