1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 126 and 1973 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Chante (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Chante should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 126 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Chante (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Chante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 126 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2210 mm |
