1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 20 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1316 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Chante | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |
