1999 Buick Regal vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 1068 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 Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | Chante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
