2006 Opel Antara vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Rover Montego. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Montego.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Rover Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Montego has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Antara | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Antara | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |