1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1985 Venturi Coupe is newer by 6 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 185 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, 1985 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1985 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1985 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mazda | Venturi |
Model | Montrose | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |