1974 Honda 1300 vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1974 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 818 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300.
Because 1977 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 1300 | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | 1300 | 818 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1271 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2320 mm |