1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1973 Mazda RX-4 and 1973 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 620 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, 1973 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-4 | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-4 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
