1975 Mazda 818 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 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 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 818 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2350 mm |
