1986 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 1027 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M5 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
