1973 Mazda Chante vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 37 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 910 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Chante | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2642 mm |
