1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 760 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 508 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 841 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | Chante | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 7728 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |
