1972 Mazda Chante vs. 1979 Seat 127
To start off, 1979 Seat 127 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 127 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 1979 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Chante | 127 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 903 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2230 mm |
