1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Montrose | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
