1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 24 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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | Montrose | Roadster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |