1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 28 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 915 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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Chante | Altea |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1982 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
