1975 Mazda Chante vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 653 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
