1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, both 1970 Mazda 1000 and 1970 Volkswagen 411 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1000 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
