1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1948 Tatra T107
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra T107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra T107 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Tatra T107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1948 Tatra T107. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra T107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra T107 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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, 1948 Tatra T107 (118 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1948 Tatra T107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 1948 Tatra T107 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | 818 | T107 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2710 mm |
