1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 754 kg more than 1971 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 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 818 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
