1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Mazda 818 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2290 mm |
