1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1975 Mazda 818 and 1975 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 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 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |