1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 430 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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Chante | Passat |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
