1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1625 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chante | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3110 mm |
