1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 652 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Montrose has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Montrose will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | Montrose |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |