1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1975 Mazda Chante and 1975 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Manta weights approximately 456 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 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1975 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Chante | Manta |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1584 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
