1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1443 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Chante | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 6558 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
