1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1967 Mini Countryman
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mini Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mini Countryman would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mini Countryman (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mini Countryman should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mini Countryman weights approximately 170 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 Mini Countryman (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mini Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1967 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Chante | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 848 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2140 mm |
