1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
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 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 818 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 818 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
