1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda 818 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 850 | 818 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |