1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1600 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Chante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
