1999 Buick Century vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1999 Buick Century is newer by 24 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 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 1028 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Century | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Century | Chante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
