1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 33 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 847 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.
Because 2012 Infiniti M 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, 2012 Infiniti M 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mazda | Infiniti |
| Model | Montrose | M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
