1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1974 Mazda Chante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1916 kg more than 1974 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Chante | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5401 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3300 mm |
