1972 Mazda Chante vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1972 Mazda Chante and 1972 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 435 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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Chante | 914 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1679 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
