1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1959 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Chante (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Chante should accelerate faster than 1959 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1959 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | Chante | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 690 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
