1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 90 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 818 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2600 mm |