1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1345 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | 818 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2920 mm |
