1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90.
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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | Super 90 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
