1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 1300 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2320 mm |
