1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 750 | 818 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |