1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Austin Montego
To start off, both 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1994 Austin Montego were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1994 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 840 kg more than 1994 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Austin Montego. (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Austin Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Montego |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 48 L |
