2000 Honda City vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 23 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda City weights approximately 450 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, 2000 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | Chante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
