1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1972 Lotus 72 and 1972 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lotus 72 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | 72 | 818 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1000 kg |