1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | 818 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2270 mm |
