1993 Austin Montego vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1993 Austin Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Austin Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Austin Montego (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | Touring |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
