1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1968 Rover 2000
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Rover 2000 weights approximately 840 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 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1968 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | Chante | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3532 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
