1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1961 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1961 Seat 1400 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:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Montrose | 1400 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |