1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818.
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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda 818 | 1952 Morris Six | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 818 | Six |
Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |