1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1473 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Chante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
