1976 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 751 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 Mini Cooper Roadster (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Chante | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Chante | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 358 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2466 mm |
