1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, 1977 Rover 2600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 346 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | 818 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2820 mm |
