1971 Mazda 818 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 42 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 763 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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 818 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11:01:00 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |