1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mazda Montrose. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Serie III | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
