1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 11 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 136 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega 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 | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Montrose | Omega |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |