1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1971 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1971 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Cordoba | 818 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
