1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Sixty | 818 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2320 mm |
