1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 330 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 818 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
