1984 Austin Montego vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (67 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 418 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (110 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Montego | Xantia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |