1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Mazda | Triumph |
Model | 818 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2110 mm |