1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1975 Chrysler Centura
To start off, both 1975 Mazda 818 and 1975 Chrysler Centura were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 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 Centura (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 1975 Chrysler Centura has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Centura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1975 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Mazda | Chrysler |
Model | 818 | Centura |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |