1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 626 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Chante | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2584 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
