1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 8 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 662 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | 818 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2750 mm |