1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 798 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 818 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3030 mm |
