1977 Mazda Chante vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 610 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Chante | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1974 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |
