1976 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 36 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 760 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Chante | Insight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1300 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
