1984 Austin Montego vs. 1982 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 135 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
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, 1982 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1982 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Montego | Visa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |