1984 Austin Montego vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot 405 (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Montego | 405 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
