1972 Mazda Chante vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1125 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Chante | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3678 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
