1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1502 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Chante |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
