1978 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 940 kg more than 1974 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1974 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | Chante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
