1984 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 1995 Xedos 6 is newer by 11 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. Both 1984 Austin Montego and 1995 Xedos 6 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Xedos 6 weights approximately 120 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.
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, 1995 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Austin | Xedos |
| Model | Montego | 6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
