1990 Austin Montego vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 21 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3230 mm |
