1976 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 827 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 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Chante | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1591 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
