1990 Austin Montego vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 20 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 662 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | Montego | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
