1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1973 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | 300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
