1984 Austin Montego vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 20 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 60 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 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Montego | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
