1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1973 Avanti Avanti and 1973 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 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. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | 818 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
