1973 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 39 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 2260 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5700 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3099 mm |
