1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1973 Mazda Chante and 1973 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1120 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2746 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
