1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1976 Mazda Chante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 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, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 1959 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | Chante | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1489 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
