1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 32 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mazda Montrose. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Montrose | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
