1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 14 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 2,616 cc, 1993 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 232 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Montrose | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
