2004 BMW 630 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose

To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 25 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 690 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 630 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:

2004 BMW 630 1979 Mazda Montrose
Make BMW Mazda
Model 630 Montrose
Year Released 2004 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 254 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.6:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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