2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 28 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, 2007 Daihatsu Terios (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 55 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.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2007 Daihatsu Terios 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios 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.
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2007 Daihatsu Terios | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Terios | Montrose |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |