1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1298 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chante | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5736 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |
