1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1973 Mazda Chante and 1973 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 205 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 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Chante | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1171 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
