1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1500 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Chante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
