1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1050 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chante | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
