1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Chante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
