1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 315 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
