1987 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1974 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1974 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Chante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
