1974 Mazda Chante vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 750 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
