1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 770 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
