1996 Honda CRX vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 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, 1996 Honda CRX (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CRX | Chante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2210 mm |
