1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1981 Renault 14

To start off, 1981 Renault 14 is newer by 6 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 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 11 more horse power than 1981 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 818 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Renault 14, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 92 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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