1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 616 and 1979 Mazda Montrose were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 616 | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
