1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1995 Nissan Cefiro 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 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Cefiro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.
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. 1995 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1995 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
