1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | Chante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2210 mm |
