1972 Mazda Chante vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 39 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 1285 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
| Model | Chante | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3200 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2659 mm |
