1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1976 Daihatsu Taft and 1976 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 570 kg more than 1976 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 Daihatsu Taft (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Taft | Chante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2210 mm |
