1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 465 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Chante | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
