1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 31 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 655 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, 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Chante | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
