1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 240 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
