1971 Audi 100 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1971 Audi 100 and 1971 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Audi 100 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
Because 1971 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Audi 100 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
