2007 Proton Gen vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 18 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, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Proton Gen | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Proton | Rover |
Model | Gen | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |