1991 Austin Montego vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 21 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), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 450 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1991 Austin Montego has manual transmission. 1991 Austin Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Montego | Forester |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2616 mm |
