1975 Mazda Chante vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 35 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 2338 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | CLC |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3498 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
