2003 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 24 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Tracker 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:
2003 Chevrolet Tracker | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Tracker | Montrose |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |