1984 Austin Montego vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 18 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, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 352 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 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Montego | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Montego | Leon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |