1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 423 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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 (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Montrose | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
