1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 558 kg more than 1975 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, 1967 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Chante | Luce |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1490 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
