1984 Austin Montego vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 3 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
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 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 405 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |