1972 Mazda Chante vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, both 1972 Mazda Chante and 1972 Plymouth Valiant were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 884 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Chante | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 5562 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
