1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1975 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 595 | 818 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |