1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
