1975 Mazda 818 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 24 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 505 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.
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, 1999 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 818 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |