1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 15 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 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 825 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chante | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3331 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
