1991 Austin Montego vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1991 Austin Montego and 1991 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Austin Montego weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Austin Montego | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Montego | Golf |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |