1977 Mazda 818 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 818 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda 818 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2810 mm |
