1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 420 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 818 | 930 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |