1972 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 40 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1766 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Chante | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2893 mm |
