1992 Austin Montego vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, both 1992 Austin Montego and 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1992 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1992 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Austin Montego weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
Because 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Austin Montego | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Montego | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
