1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 124 | 818 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2320 mm |