1973 Mazda Chante vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1456 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2986 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
