1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 20 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, 1971 Mazda 818 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
Model | Valiant | 818 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |