1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 18 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 818 | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
