1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 21 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 720 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Chante | Passat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1781 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
