1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1598 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Chante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 492 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 |
