1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 818 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 818 | 264 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
