1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1974 Mini MK III
To start off, 1975 Mazda Chante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mini MK III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mini MK III would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mini MK III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mini MK III (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mini MK III should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mini MK III weights approximately 118 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 Mini MK III (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mini MK III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda Chante | 1974 Mini MK III | |
Make | Mazda | Mini |
Model | Chante | MK III |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 847 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2040 mm |