1993 Austin Montego vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, both 1993 Austin Montego and 1993 BMW 840 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1993 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW 840 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 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Austin Montego | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Montego | 840 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
