1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Skylark | Chante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
