1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, both 1977 Mazda Chante and 1977 Holden GTS were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 985 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 Holden GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Mazda | Holden |
| Model | Chante | GTS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5042 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
