1990 Austin Montego vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 13 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. Both 1990 Austin Montego and 2003 Renault Kangoo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego. 2003 Renault Kangoo has automatic transmission and 1990 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1990 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Renault Kangoo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Montego | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
