1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 880 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Chante | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | 250 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |
