1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1976 Mazda 818 and 1976 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 818 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |
