1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 217 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 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Montrose | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
