1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 356 (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1976 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, 1963 Porsche 356 (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 818 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2110 mm |
