1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | 3-Litre | 818 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2320 mm |