1983 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 2,691 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1976 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, 1983 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2691 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
