1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Impala and 1974 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 835 kg more than 1974 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 Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Impala | 818 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2320 mm |
