1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 818 | 356 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2110 mm |