1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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, 1973 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Mazda | Steyr |
| Model | 818 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 1950 mm |
