1945 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1945 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1945 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Lancia Aprilia | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Aprilia | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
