1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 557 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2730 mm |
