1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 48 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Montrose | 1000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |