1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 24 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 220 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.
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, 1995 Nissan Presea, 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Presea |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |