1991 Austin Montego vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Austin Montego would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 440 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.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Forester |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2616 mm |
