1984 Austin Montego vs. 1996 Citroen XM
To start off, 1996 Citroen XM is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 236 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 1996 Citroen XM | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Montego | XM |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |