1990 Austin Montego vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 430 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego. 2007 BMW 330 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. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Austin Montego | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Montego | 330 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |