1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 18 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 647 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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Montrose | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
