1977 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, both 1977 Buick Electra and 1977 Mazda Chante were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Chante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
