1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 520 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
