1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 805 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Chante | 505 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1971 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
