1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 655 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Statesman | 818 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
