1972 Mazda Chante vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 725 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Chante | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Chante | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
