1991 Austin Montego vs. 1991 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1991 Austin Montego and 1991 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda 626 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Austin Montego (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 1991 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Montego | 626 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
