1990 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 22 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 142 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Montego | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
