1997 Daewoo Brougham vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Brougham 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daewoo Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Brougham (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Brougham should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Brougham weights approximately 230 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. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1997 Daewoo Brougham has manual transmission. 1997 Daewoo Brougham 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:
1997 Daewoo Brougham | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
Model | Brougham | Montrose |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |