1975 Mazda 818 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 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 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1415 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda 818 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Mazda | Bentley |
Model | 818 | Continental |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2746 mm |