1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 4 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 878 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Kingswood | Chante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
