1977 Mazda Chante vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 36 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 785 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Chante | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | Chante | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2467 mm |
