1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet.
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, 1980 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
