1976 Mazda 818 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 722 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 818 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 818 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2570 mm |
