1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 45 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 818 | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2460 mm |