1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 33 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 877 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Chante | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1582 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
