1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 100 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, 1970 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | 818 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2430 mm |
