1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, both 1974 Mazda Chante and 1974 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 460 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, 1974 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Chante | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | Chante | 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1289 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
