2002 Honda Insight vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 26 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 994 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Insight weights approximately 350 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, 2002 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | Chante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
