1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 585 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 818 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
