1972 Mazda 818 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 614 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 818 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3246 mm |
