1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 870 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Chante | SL |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2778 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
