1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 463 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
