1975 Honda Z vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1976 Mazda Chante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Z would be higher. At 358 cc, 1976 Mazda Chante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Chante (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Chante should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda Z weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda Chante (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Chante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Z | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Z | Chante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
