1984 Austin Montego vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Austin Montego (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 309 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |