1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 1030 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Celica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2330 mm |
