2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1530 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Chante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
