1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1970 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. 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 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1970 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | 818 | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2040 mm |
