1972 Mazda Chante vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 33 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 886 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Chante | Leon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1895 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
