1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Mazda | Triumph |
Model | 818 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2140 mm |