1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 23 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 1080 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Chante | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2791 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
