1974 Mazda Chante vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 36 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1596 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Chante | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | CL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 6200 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2954 mm |
