1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1973 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 566 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000. 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 Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1973 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Sunbird | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
