1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1995 Renault Spider

To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 3 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.

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