1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 35 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 1273 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Chante | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2797 mm |
