1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 1976 Mazda 818

To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 818 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818.

Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.

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