1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Chante and 1975 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 498 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Chante | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1770 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
