1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818.
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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 818 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |