1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 920 kg more than 1977 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Chante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |
