1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 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 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1178 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Chante |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
