1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 23 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 1255 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chante | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 3348 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2850 mm |
